Synthesis and crystal structures of lanthanide complexes with foliage growth regulator: phenoxyalkanoic acid

Reactions of Ln(ClO₄)₃?·?6H₂O (Ln=La(III), Eu(III), Nd(III)), 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) and phenoxyacetic acid (PA) or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) yield [La(PA)₂ (phen)₂]₂(ClO₄)₂ (1), [Eu(2,4-D)₂(phen)₂]₂(ClO₄)₂ (2) and [Nd(2,4-D)₃(C₂H₅OH)] _n (3). Compounds 1–3 are characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–Vis, ESI-MS spectra and TGA. 1 is also characterized by ¹H and ¹³C NMR. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that 1 and 2 are binuclear, and 3 has a one-dimensional polymeric structure. The La(III), Eu(III) and Nd(III) are nine-coordinate with a distorted tricapped trigonal-prism geometry.     

Synthesis,crystal structures,and infrared spectroscopy of a series of lanthanide phosphonoacetate coordination polymers

Hydrothermal reactions of lanthanide chloride, phosphonoacetic acid (H₂O₃PCH₂COOH), and water in the presence of HCl provide a series of lanthanide coordination polymers. FT-IR spectra confirm that there are three kinds of structures among seven complexes, {[Ln₂(O₃PCH₂CO₂)₂(H₂O)₃]?·?H₂O}_∞ (type I) (Ln?=?La^III for 1; Pr^III for 2; Nd^III for 3 and Eu^III for 4), [Ln(O₃PCH₂CO₂)(H₂O)₂]_∞ (type II) (Ln?=?Tb^III for 5), and [Ln(O₃PCH₂CO₂)(H₂O)₂]_∞ (type III) (Ln?=?Ho^III for 6 and Yb^III for 7). Complexes 1–5 show 2-D 4,4,5,5-connected (4⁴?·?6²)(4⁵?·?6)(4⁶?·?6⁴)(4⁸?·?6²) topology networks and 2-D 4-connected (4⁴?·?6²) topology networks and then are further linked into 3-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen-bonding interactions; 6 and 7 both exhibit a 3-D 4-connected (4²?·?6³?·?8) topology with 1-D dumbbell-shaped channels. The results indicate infrared spectroscopy is in accord with the result of single-crystal X-ray analysis.     

Non-template synthesis and electrospray mass spectrometric study of some lanthanide(III) complexes

A new cryptand H₃L was synthesized by the direct condensation of tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (tren) with 2,6-diformyl-4-methoxyphenol (dmp) in the absence of a template ion. The complexes [M(H₃L)(NO₃)](NO₃)₂·xH₂O·yMeOH (M=Y, Sm, Nd; x=1–3, y=1,2) were characterized by several physical methods. The behaviours of the ligand and Nd(III) complex were investigated by electrospray mass spectrometry. The Nd(III) cryptate exhibits high thermodynamic and kinetic stability in solution for no cryptate fragmentation peaks were observed. A complex peak formed by the overlap of two species is also observed. The isotopic distributions of peak clusters in the mass spectrum of the Nd(III) cryptate were calculated.     

Synthesis, crystal structures, and luminescent properties of two types of lanthanide phosphonates

Hydrothermal reactions of different lanthanide(III) salts with an amino-diphosphonate ligand (H₄L=C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₂PO₃H₂)₂) led to two series of lanthanide phosphonates, namely, Ln(H₂L)(H₃L) (Ln=La, 1; Pr, 2; Nd, 3; Sm, 4; Eu, 5; Gd, 6; Tb, 7). Compounds 1-5 feature a one-dimensional (1D) chain structure in which dimers of two edge-sharing LnO₈ polyhedra are interconnected by bridging phosphonate groups, such 1D arrays are further interlinked via strong hydrogen bonds between non-coordinated phosphonate oxygen atoms into a two-dimensional (2D) layer with the phenyl groups of the ligands orientated toward the interlayer space. Compounds 6 and 7 also show a different 1D array in which the LnO₆ octahedra are bridged by phosphonate groups via corner-sharing, such chains are also further interlinked by hydrogen bonds into a 2D supramolecular layer. Compounds 5 and 7 emit red and green light with a lifetime of 2.1 and 3.7 ms, respectively.     

Synthesis,spectral characterization,crystal structures of lanthanide(III) pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate complexes and their catalytic activity

A series of lanthanide(III) pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate complexes [Ln(Pyrrol-Dtc)₃(Phen)] {Pyrrol-Dtc = pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate; Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline; Ln = La(III), Ce(III), Pr(III), Nd(III), Sm(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Dy(III), Er(III)} have been synthesized and structurally characterized. The molecular structures of [La(Pyrrol-Dtc)₃(Phen)], [Pr(Pyrrol-Dtc)₃(Phen)], [Sm(Pyrrol-Dtc)₃(Phen)], and [Dy(Pyrrol-Dtc)₃(Phen)] have been confirmed using single crystal XRD studies. The results reveal that in these complexes, the central Ln(III) ion is coordinated to three Pyrrol-Dtc and one Phen and possesses a distorted dodecahedron geometry. Catalytic activity of these complexes in trimethylsilylcyanation reaction has been studied.     

Thermolysis of lanthanide dithiocarbamate complexes

Polycrystalline lanthanide sulfide materials were formed at low temperatures using a single-source precursor based on the lanthanide dithiocarbamate complex. The synthesis temperatures are generally lower than standard solid state preparations, avoid toxic sulfurizing gases and provide a convenient route to prepare lanthanide chalcogenide nanoparticles. Depending on the reaction conditions and oxophilicity of the lanthanide, the sulfide material was formed with oxidized products including oxysulfides, oxysulfates and the oxide.     

Hydrothermal syntheses,crystal structures and luminescence properties of two lanthanide dinuclear complexes with hexafluoroglutarate

Two complexes [Ln₂(hfga)₂(phen)₄(H₂O)₆] · hfga · 2H₂O (H₂hfga = hexafluoroglutaric acid, phen = 1, 10-phenanthroline, Ln=Tb, 1; Eu, 2) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and their structures determined by X-ray crystallography. The complexes consist of dinuclear units with an inversion center. Each Ln(III) is nine-coordinate with two carboxylate oxygens from two hfga ligands, three oxygens from water and four nitrogens from two phen molecules. Two carboxylate groups of one hfga adopt monodentate coordination to Ln(III) as a long bidentate bridge linking two Ln(III) ions to form a dimer. Ln(III) ··· Ln(III) distances of 9.027(3) Å for 1 and 9.043(3) Å for 2 were observed. Both complexes emit strong fluorescence and show characteristic emission of Tb(III) and Eu(III) ions, respectively.     

Syntheses and crystal structures of four lanthanide complexes based on two tri-protonated hexacarboxylic acids of 1,2,3,4,5,6-cyclohexane-hexacarboxylic acid and mellitic acid

Four lanthanide complexes with two tri-protonated hexacarboxylic acids [1,2,3,4,5,6-cyclohexane-hexacarboxylic acid (H₆chhc) and mellitic acid (H₆Mel)], [Pr(H₃chhc)(DMF)₃(H₂O)]·H₂O (1), Nd(H₃chhc)(DMF)₃ (2), [Er(H₂O)₈]·(H₃Mel)·9(H₂O) (3), and [Yb(H₂O)₈]·(H₃Mel)·8.5(H₂O) (4), have been synthesized in solution at room temperature and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal structures of 1 and 2 are made up of a (4⁴, 6²) 2-D network extended infinitely parallel to the (1?0?0) plane. The H₃chhc^3? anions assume a cis-e,a,e,a,e,a-conformation with the central ring in chair-shaped configuration. In 3 and 4, the H₃Mel^3? as counter ions are interconnected by hydrogen bonds to form 2-D organic supramolecular layers. The coordination modes and abilities of H₆chhc and mellitic acid are discussed and compared. The luminescences of 1–4 have been investigated.     

Hydrothermal syntheses,and crystal structures of new lanthanide coordination polymers with nitrilotriacetic acid

Hydrothermal reactions of Nd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Gd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O and Er₂O₃ with H₃NTA (nitrilotriacetic acid) afford three new lanthanide coordination polymers, {[Nd(NTA)(H₂O)]· 2H₂O} _n (1), {[Gd(NTA)(H₂O)]·2H₂O} _n (2) and {[Er(NTA)(H₂O)]·H₂O} _n (3), characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. X-ray single crystal structural analyses showed that 1 and 2 are an isomorphous 2D-layered framework containing the nine-coordinated Nd(III) (or Gd(III)), and woven into a 3D suprastructure by interlayer hydrogen bonding while 3 is a 3D structure with eight-coordinate Er(III).     

Two binuclear lanthanide complexes with 4-quinoline carboxylic acid: crystal structures and luminescent properties

Two isomorphic lanthanide complexes [Eu₂(L)₆(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (1) and [Tb₂(L)₆(H₂O)₄] · 2H₂O (2), (HL = 4-quinoline carboxylic acid) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes are binuclear and each metal center adopts nine-coordination with nine oxygens from two H₂O molecules and carboxylates of three ligands; L exhibits three different coordination modes. Luminescent properties of 1 and 2 at room temperature indicate that the triplet-state level of this ligand matches better with the lowest excited state level of Eu(III) than with Tb(III).     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structures of amine bis(phenolate) lanthanide complexes containing alkali metal cation

Three lanthanide “ate” complexes L₂YbM(THF)_n supported by amine bis(phenolate) ligand [L=Me₂NCH₂CH₂N{CH₂-(2-O-C₆H₂-Bu^t₂-2,4)}₂; M=Li, n=2 (1); M=Na, n=2 (2); M=K, n=3 (3)] were synthesized by the metathesis reactions of LM₂ with anhydrous YbCl₃ in 2:1 molar ratio in high yield. All the complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The influence of the alkali metal ions on the molecular structure of these lanthanide complexes has been elucidated.     

Synthesis, characterization and DNA interaction studies of complexes of lanthanide nitrates with tris(2-[(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)imino]ethyl)amine

A new tripodal, hydroxyl-rich ligand, tris{2-[(3,4-dihydroxybenzylidene)imino]ethyl}amine (L), and its complexes with lanthanide nitrates were synthesized. These complexes which are stable in air with the general formula of [LnL(NO(3))(2)]NO(3).H(2)O (Ln=La, Sm, Eu, Gd, Y) were characterized by molar conductivity, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermal analysis. The NO(3)(-) groups coordinated to lanthanide mono-dentately, and the coordination number in these complexes may be 8. The interaction of complexes with DNA were investigated by ultraviolet and fluorescent spectra, which showed that the binding mode of complexes with DNA was intercalation, and the binding affinity with DNA were La(III) complex>Sm(III) complex>Eu(III) complex>Gd(III) complex>Y(III) complex. Based on these results, it can be shown that the La(III)complex is promising candidate for therapeutic reagents and DNA probes.     

Synthesis,characterisation and biological activity of cycloaurated organogold(III) complexes with imidate ligands

The reactions of the cycloaurated gold(III) complexes (2-bp)AuCl₂ (2-bp = 2-benzylpyridyl) or (damp)AuCl₂ (damp = Me₂NCH₂C₆H₄) with an excess of sodium saccharinate (Nasacc), potassium phthalimidate (Kphth), or with isatin and trimethylamine in refluxing methanol results in the successful isolation of a series of new gold(III) imidate complexes. These were characterised by NMR and IR spectroscopies, and by X-ray structure determinations on (2-bp)Au(sacc)₂ and (2-bp)Au(phth)₂. In both structures, the planes of the saccharinate and the phthalimidate ligands are orientated almost perpendicular to the gold coordination plane. As expected from trans-influence considerations, the Au–N_(imidate) bond lengths trans to the aryl carbon atoms are longer than the Au–N_(imidate) bond lengths trans to the pyridyl groups. The complexes have also been characterised by electrospray ionisation MS; in the presence of halide ligands, one imidate ligand is readily displaced. Anti-tumour (P388 murine leukemia) and selected anti-microbial data for the new complexes are reported. Surprisingly, all three damp complexes had low anti-tumour activity, which is likely to be a consequence of the poor solubility of these complexes. The synthesis and characterisation of a related gold(III) bis(amidate) complex derived from sulfathiazole is also described.     

Synthesis,characterization, and biological activity of some lanthanide ternary complexes

Five complexes have been synthesized by the reaction of lanthanide(III) nitrate with 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone (HTTA) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (L). The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductivity, FT-IR, UV-Vis, ¹H NMR, TG-DTA, XPS, and transmission electron microscope. The general formula of the complexes is Na[Ln(TTA)₃L] (Ln?=?La³⁺,?Ce³⁺,?Nd³⁺,?Eu³⁺,?Er³⁺). The antibacterial activities indicate that all five complexes exhibit antibacterial ability against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus with broad antimicrobial spectrums. The antitumor activity of the five complexes against K562 tumor cell in vitro is measured using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) colorimetry. The results show that the complexes induce K562 tumor cell apoptosis, and the complexes exhibit inhibitory effect on leukemia K562 cells.     

Syntheses,crystal structures and fluorescent properties of four one-dimensional lanthanide coordination polymers with 3-cyanobenzoato

The hydrothermal reactions of Nd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Gd(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Dy(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O, Er(ClO₄)₃·6H₂O with 1,3-dicyanobenzene, give rise to four one-dimensional rare earth-based coordination polymers: [M(3-CNC₆H₄COO)₃(H₂O)₂] _n (where M?=?Nd (1), Gd (2), Dy (3), Er (4), 3-CNC₆H₄COO?=?3-cyanobenzoato), respectively. Their solid-state structures have been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction studies. The results show that 1,3-dicyanobenzene hydrolyzed to give 3-cyanobenzoato under hydrothermal condition, and the four complexes are isomorphous. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.4063(19), b?=?11.485(2), c?=?12.616(3)?Å, α?=?66.38(3), β?=?74.01(3), γ?=?86.96(3)°, V?=?1197.9(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.704?Mg?m^?3; for 2: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3712(19), b?=?11.446(2), c?=?12.627(3)?Å, α?=?65.86(3), β?=?73.89(3), γ?=?86.84(3)°, V?=?1184.8(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.759?Mg?m^?3; for 3: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3425(19), b?=?11.432(2), c?=?12.703(3)?Å, α?=?65.28(3), β?=?73.80(3), γ?=?86.86(3)°, V?=?1180.6(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.780?Mg?m^?3; for 4: triclinic, space group P-1, a?=?9.3425(19), b?=?11.432(2), c?=?12.703(3)?Å, α?=?65.28(3), β?=?73.80(3), γ?=?86.86(3)°, V?=?1180.6(4)?ų, Z?=?1, D _c?=?1.7794?Mg?m^?3. The fluorescence emission spectra of compounds 1 to 4 are also reported.     

Synthesis,characterization and fluorescence of lanthanide Schiff-base complexes

Six new lanthanide Schiff-base complexes were synthesized by reactions of hydrated lanthanide nitrates with H₂L (H₂L?=?N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine) and characterized by elemental analysis, DTA–TG, IR, UV and luminescence spectra. The microanalyses and spectroscopic analyses indicate a 1D polymeric structure with the formula of [Ln(H₂L)(NO₃)₃(MeOH)₂] _n [Ln?=?La (1), Ce (2), Pr (3), Sm (4), Gd (5) & Dy (6)]. The fluorescence spectrum of complex 4 exhibited Sm³⁺ centered, Schiff-base sensitized orange fluorescence, indicating that energy levels of the triplet state of H₂L match closely to the lowest excited state (⁴G_5/2) of Sm³⁺ ion.     

Synthesis, crystal structure, and chirality of divalent lanthanide reagents containing tri- and tetraglyme

Six new divalent lanthanide complexes using triglyme (trigly) and tetraglyme (tetgly) as achiral ligands have been prepared, using a facile synthetic method, in search for enantioselective solid-state reagents. The crystal structures of cis-[SmI₂(trigly)thf] (1), trans-[YbI₂(trigly)thf] (2), trans-[SmI₂(trigly)dme] (3), trans-[YbI₂(tetgly)] (4), trans-[EuI₂(tetgly)thf] (5), and [Sm(tetgly)₂][SmI₃(tetgly)]I (6) have been determined. All complexes, except 5, are chiral. The 10-coordinate cation in 6 displays a helical chirality since the two tetraglyme ligands are wrapped around the samarium ion. Since trans-[YbI₂(tetgly)] (4), which has a chiral arrangement of terminal methyl groups, crystallizes as a conglomerate, preferential crystallization and consequent enantioselective reduction of acetophenone was attempted, but resulted in racemic products, possibly on account of racemic twinning in 4.     

1-D Chain lanthanide coordination polymers based on mixed 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate and 1,10-phenanthroline ligands: crystal structures and luminescent properties

Two new isostructural 1-D lanthanide coordination polymers, {[Ln(2,4-dcp)₃(phen)] _n [(Ln?=?Eu (1); Tb (2)], [2,4-dcp?=?2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate, phen?=?1,10-phenanthroline], were obtained under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analyses, thermogravimetry analyses, powder X-ray diffraction, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both structures exhibit similar 1-D infinite chains with a {Ln₂(2,4-dcp)₆(phen)₂} dimeric repeat unit, with lanthanides in an eight-coordinate environment. The results of thermal analysis indicate that 1 and 2 are quite stable to heat. 3-D fluorescence spectra of 1 and 2 were detected at room temperature under excitation and the emission wavelengths of 250–460?nm and 420–750?nm with the same interval of 5?nm, respectively. Interestingly, 1 and 2 possess longer fluorescence lifetimes than other complexes (τ?=?1.61?ms for 1 at 611?nm; 1.79?ms for 2 at 543?nm).     

Systematic structural studies on cobalt(II) complexes of tricyclohexylphosphine oxide and related ligands

The new cobalt(II) phosphine oxide complexes Co(Cy₃PO)₂Cl₂ (1), Co(Cy₃PO)₂Br₂ (2), Co(Cy₃PO)₂I₂ (3), Co(Ph₂CyPO)₂Cl₂ (4), Co(Ph₂CyPO)₂Br₂ (5), Co(Ph₂CyPO)₂I₂ (6), Co(Ph₂EtPO)₂Br₂ (7), Co(Cy₃PO)₂(NCS)₂ (8) and Co(Cy₃PO)₂(NO₃)₂ (9) have been prepared mainly by the reaction of anhydrous CoX₂ (X = Cl, Br, I, NCS, NO₃) with the appropriate phosphine oxide. The complexes were characterised by single-crystal X-ray crystallography supported by IR and UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy. The structural analyses show that the cobalt(II) centre adopts a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry except for 9 which displays an octahedral geometry. Systematic structural features of these complexes are explained within this paper.